Work and Pensions secretary Esther McVey has resigned from the advisory board of the Samaritans after accusations of hypocrisy. While serving as minister for disabled people under David Cameron, McVey was accused of introducing benefit sanctions to force people with disabilities into work. Unions and disability rights groups said the policy was driving desperate people … Continue reading Work secretary McVey resigns from Samaritans board

Unions play a crucial role in empowering workers to resist sexual harassment, London School of Economics (LSE) researchers have found. LSE professors Sarah Ashwin and Naila Kabeer found organisations working in partnership with local trade unions or worker representatives are more likely to succeed in addressing sexual harassment and violence. They say global codes of … Continue reading Union protection is ‘best antidote’ to sexual harassment

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We’re asking all PCS members and supporters to show their love for our union and hatred of the pay cap during Heart Unions week, which starts on Monday (12th February 2018). We are planning events across the UK throughout the week to support our pay campaign and promote our union. Events include: 12 February Halifax … Continue reading Heart Unions Week: love PCS and hate the pay cap

The UK’s health and safety laws are ‘not in conformity’ with its international legal obligations, a major review has concluded. The findings are particularly critical of the impact of a UK government move in 2015 that exempted many self-employed workers from the Health and Safety at Work Act. “At the time the TUC ran a … Continue reading UK safety laws don’t meet international obligations

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What is LGBT History month? LGBT History Month is an annual event that is observed throughout February. It is an important event that allows us to reflect and understand how far LGBT [Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender] rights have progressed, but also to focus our campaigning activity on furthering those rights. What is LGBT History … Continue reading LGBT History Month 2018

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31 Jan 2018 PCS members across the United Kingdom have been holding payday protests on the first payday of 2018 and highlighting how much they have lost under the civil service pay cap. Following on from the successful payday protests in October and November last year, PCS members have been keeping up the momentum with … Continue reading PCS protestors demand an end to the pay cap